Historical Events In 1340

Jan 26   In the year 1340 english king Edward III proclaimed king of France   

Mar 31   Ivan I Kalita, grand-duke of Vladimir, dies on this day in history.   

Apr 01   On this day in history niels Ebbesen kills Gerhard III of Holstein in his bedroom, ending the 1332-1340 interregnum in Denmark.   

Jun 01   On this day in history jan III van Diest, bishop of Utrecht (1322-40), dies   

Jun 07   Rotterdam Netherlands founded on this day in history.   

Jun 24   Battle at Lock: English fleet beats France/Genuezen, 10-30,000 killed on this day in history.   

Jul 18   In the year 1340 philip van Artevelde, wine salesman/lord lt of Flanders   

Sep 25   England & France sign disarmament treaty in the year 1340.   

Oct 18   In the year 1340 henry Henricus of Friemar, Augustine philosopher, dies   

Oct 30   On this day in history battle of Rio Salado.   

Nov 28   On this day in history battle of Salado Spain: last Moor invasion driven back   

Nov 30   In the year 1340 john duke of Berry, captain of Paris/art collector   

Mar 06   John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster (d. 1399) was born on this day in history.   

Jul 18   On this day in history birth of philip van Artevelde, wine salesman/lord lt of Flanders   

Nov 30   John duke of Berry, captain of Paris/art collector was born on this day in history.   

Mar 31   Ivan I Kalita, grand-duke of Vladimir, dies in the year 1340.   

Jun 01   Jan III van Diest, bishop of Utrecht (1322-40), dies in the year 1340.   

Oct 18   Henry Henricus of Friemar, Augustine philosopher, dies in the year 1340.   

Dec 04   Henry Burghersh, English bishop and chancellor (b. 1292) died on this day in history.